Getting married by the sea: the most beautiful hotels on the French coast

With wedding season in full swing, saying “I do” by the sea promises to make the big day even more unforgettable. From the Mediterranean to the shores of the Atlantic, some French hotels have created spectacular seaside settings where the horizon becomes the most beautiful backdrop of all. Private beaches, gardens overlooking the waves, Belle Époque mansions or Corsican family homes: here are six addresses where couples can exchange vows with views of the blue, before keeping the celebrations going with fine food, sunshine and sea air.

For a wedding with a little panache, it’s hard to dream of anything better than the Palais de la Méditerranée. Facing the Baie des Anges, this Roaring Twenties landmark has been given a new lease of life following a renovation in 2026 that preserved its spectacular Art Deco façade while reinventing its interiors. Its 173 rooms and suites, many of which overlook the sea, make it possible to accommodate guests on-site in a magnificent setting, while the event spaces are made for thinking big: up to 936 guests for a cocktail reception in the Salon Riviera, or a more intimate celebration in the Salon Azur. For dinner, Zouzou Riviera restaurant carries on the spirit of the hotel with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, before the evening continues at the hotel bar, opening onto the blue and facing the legendary Promenade des Anglais.
The little extra: the Penthouse Suite, with its 112 m² and 70 m² terrace overlooking the bay, for a wedding night with Nice at your feet.

For a wedding with the deep blue sea as a backdrop, Les Roches Blanches embraces the Mediterranean spirit without sacrificing any of its elegance. This former private mansion, perched by the water since the end of the 19th century, enjoys a rare location between the port of Cassis and the Calanques, with Cap Canaille in full view. The property can host up to 120 guests and works equally well for an intimate reception or a more ambitious private takeover. An outdoor ceremony, dinner at Les Belles Canailles, followed by a more festive atmosphere at La Pétanque: the different spaces make it possible to imagine an entire day without ever leaving the scenery behind. In the kitchen, chef Alessandro Guardiani creates refined Mediterranean cuisine, while pastry chef Kevin Raynal can dream up a bespoke creation for the newlyweds. Between the highlights of the day, guests can enjoy the swimming pools or direct access to the sea.
The little extra: Villa Cala Bianca, with its four bedrooms, private pool and exclusive sea access, allows the wedding celebrations to continue in a completely private hideaway.

In La Baule, Le Castel Marie-Louise offers a different take on the seaside wedding: more intimate, more romantic, with all the elegance of a Belle Époque family home. Set in a wooded park facing nine kilometres of beach, this Relais & Châteaux, decorated by Jacques Garcia, has all the charm of a private residence in which to gather loved ones. The manor can be entirely privatized for a weekend, with its 31 rooms and suites and reception spaces. The ceremony can take place in the gardens before continuing with dinner at La Table du Castel, where chef Jérémy Coirier works with produce from the Guérande peninsula, from coastal herbs to blue lobster. Then comes the time to celebrate in the salons, followed by brunch the next day. A formula designed to turn a wedding into a genuine getaway just steps from the Atlantic.
The little extra: privatizing the manor makes it possible to welcome up to 80 guests for an entire weekend, including rooms, reception, dinner and brunch.

Perched on the heights of Ramatuelle, in the heart of a three-hectare pine forest overlooking Pampelonne Bay, Villa Marie offers a more bohemian take on the seaside wedding, just 3 km from Saint-Tropez. This Italian villa-style property cultivates an intimate approach to hospitality, away from the hustle and bustle of Saint-Tropez yet just minutes from its legendary beaches. A ceremony in the gardens beneath a flower-covered arch, dinner on the terraces overlooking the Mediterranean, a party beneath the pine trees: the hotel can be fully privatized for an entire weekend, with its 45 rooms and suites accommodating family and friends. On the dining side, Dolce Vita restaurant serves cuisine infused with the flavors of the South, accompanied by wines from Domaine de Marie, the family’s vineyard. And before the big day, the Pure Altitude Spa is there to help the couple unwind.
The little extra: a Mediterranean garden setting in the fading light, where thousands of white flowers look as though they have always been there.

On the French Riviera, some hotels have the sea as their backdrop. The Cap d’Antibes Beach Hotel, on the other hand, seems to have been designed entirely around it. Between Nice and Cannes, this 5-star property combines contemporary architecture, Mediterranean vegetation and a private beach facing the Lérins Islands. For a wedding, the setting lends itself to every desire: a ceremony by the water, dinner beneath the stars, a reception around the pool or complete privatization to gather loved ones in surroundings that feel both chic and relaxed. Gastronomy naturally takes center stage, with Les Pêcheurs, the Michelin-starred restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean, and BABA, where the celebrations can continue in a sunnier, more laid-back atmosphere. The 35 rooms and suites allow the getaway to stretch into the following day, between a morning swim and breakfast overlooking the waves.
The little extra: here, even the day after the wedding still feels like a day on vacation.

At Cala Rossa, a wedding takes on the feel of a big Corsican family gathering. Set for more than forty years in a pine forest on the shores of the Gulf of Porto-Vecchio, the Grand Hôtel de Cala Rossa cultivates a warm elegance, far removed from overly polished settings. With their feet in the sand, guests move from the beach to the estate’s tables before continuing the evening beneath the pine trees. At La Pinède, chef Pascal Cayeux creates deeply Corsican cuisine using produce from the island and ingredients harvested from the kitchen garden, while the resort’s other dining spots offer plenty of variety throughout the stay. The 39 rooms and suites provide a peaceful retreat for the newlyweds and their guests alike, with either the sea or the pine forest on the horizon. And to unwind after the celebrations, Spa Nucca draws inspiration from the wild plants of the Corsican maquis.
The little extra: the family-home spirit, carefully preserved for four decades, gives the celebration a warmth that even the most beautiful setting could never manufacture.

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